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River Kwai & Hua Hin

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12 days from £995

excluding international flights

Bangkok, combined with jungle adventure and relaxation in the resort of Hua Hin

DAY 1 – Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: British Airways from London Heathrow (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Arrival in Bangkok.

On arrival in Bangkok you will be met outside customs by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private car direct to your hotel.  The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3 – Bangkok.

Your World Discovery Thailand holiday begins after breakfast, when your private guide meets you at your hotel and takes you to visit the Grand Palace, arguably the most important cultural icon in the land. Once the royal abode, the palace is today used mainly for ceremonial functions. You are allowed inside to see the Emerald Buddha, which dates back to the 14th century.  The robes on the Buddha are changed with the seasons by H.M. the King of Thailand, an important ritual in the Buddhist calendar.  Continue on foot to the Royal Navy Club for a simple Thai lunch.  In the afternoon board your private boat nearby, and cross the Chao Phraya River to the Thonburi district, where you will visit the glittering Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) and the magnificent Royal Barge Museum.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 4 - Bangkok.

At leisure in Thailand's capital, with a choice of exciting optional excursions, including the colourful Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak and the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya (1350-1767 AD).
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 5 - Nakhorn Pathom.  River Kwai.

After an early breakfast you will be collected from your hotel for the journey to the River Kwai.  Stop en route tn the town of Nakhorn Pathom to visit Phra Pathom, the world's tallest Buddhist monument.  The orange-clad chedi (reliquary tower) dates back to the mid 1850s and attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world.  Continue to Kanchanaburi with a stop at the moving World War II cemetery, resting place for more than 6,000 allied prisoners of war who laboured under the Japanese on the construction of the Thailand-Burma Railway.  You may take a leisurely walk across the famous bridge over the River Kwai (pictured) before driving to your hotel.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 6 – River Kwai.  Death Railway.

This morning visit Thaveechai elephant camp, where you will enjoy an exciting elephant ride and some bamboo rafting.  Then visit the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum which is dedicated to those who died at Hell Fire Pass, one of the most difficult sections of the railway. Take a ride on the notorious Death Railway Train, passing over a dangerous-looking wooden bridge which was built along the side of a mountain.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 7 – Drive to Hua Hin.

Leave the River Kwai region and drive to Hua Hin, Thailand's longest-established beach resort, for a 4 night stay.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAYS 8 to 10 - Hua Hin.

At leisure in Hua Hin.
Meals included: Full breakfast each day.

DAY 11- Return to Bangkok. Depart for home.

At leisure until your evening private transfer by road to Bangkok Airport for your homeward international flight around midnight.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 12 – Arrive London.

Arrive London in the morning.

Extend your Stay

Our sample itinerary includes 4 nights in Hua Hin, although you may wish to stay longer.  This can be easily arranged.  Other beach destinations such as Krabi, Phuket or Ko Samui may be selected instead of Hua Hin for your beach stay.  Please ask for details.

International flights.

Thailand Holidays: River Kwai and Hua Hin (Tour Reference: WDTH003)
2013 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

* Supplements will apply during the Christmas and New Year periods.

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• 9 full breakfasts and 3 lunches as shown in the itinerary.
• Private transportation throughout with an English-speaking driver.
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including guiding and entrance fees.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• Optional sightseeing. The World Discovery representatives in Bangkok and Hua Hin will be pleased to organise any sightseeing you may wish to include during your stay.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Thailand holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.